Inpatient Coding Specialist

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of American Health Information Management approved RHIT or RHIA course and/or completion of college level courses in anatomy and physiology and related science courses, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.

License / Certification

• CCS, CIC required, or CPC with prior inpatient coding experience required.
• If RHIA/RHIT certification, a CCS or CIC must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled in the use of computers.
• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.
• Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 90% of the workday and mobility 10% of the workday.
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Occasional exposure to radiation.